My experience when purchasing the 370z.

YamahaR6

Patient is the key here, patient.

Not that the car isn't coming, it just takes times.

Make 4 months your time limit, after that, consider again.

matt2112

4 months would take me to the end of aug. after the 1500 km break-in, it will be at least the end of sept before i can "really" drive the car... that leaves about a month and a half of driving time before i have to park it for the winter...

i'd rather wait for the 2010, or start looking for a cayman s

YamahaR6

Well, if you can wait for 2010 model then it's a good time to start the order.

Cayman S is a nice choice, but it's out of my price range.

Knux

Yeah, I'm still in university and if I get the car by end of aug / early sept, there will be very little time to actually enjoy it. I'm keeping the 3 month limit because I stand by the rule that this car is "new" for the year and 3 months from sign date is more than enough time.

Also, I too went to Maple Nissan and truthfully, I didn't get the best deal. I acutualy wasn't looking for one! I signed comfortably close to MSRP for the following reasons:

-brand new model car for the year
-I work very hard at my job but the recession hasn't hurt me the way it's hurt a lot of car dealers.
-3 month MAX wait time for this car to still be new for the model year seem reasonable (I've seen enough 2010 model cars out now that I consider 2009 "not new" anymore)

If my contract voids (end of july) I will present my new offer to Maple which is Canadian BASE + NAV - out the door @ 48590 ($43000 before taxes).

If I were to not include tax, this figure would be a $1707 discount including their "standard" $399 security etch.

Does anyone have any advice or opinions?

6MT

Your "3 month limit" might be optimistic for this particular car. I think most, if not all, are waiting considerably more than 3 months for factory orders. Good luck.

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Andrew

2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold
2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D